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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
10
A long reader letter reflects on enduring marriage and human flaws. The writer, Twice Widowed, argues husbands are not angels and urges acceptance of masculine foibles, praising loving partnership over idealized perfection.
The latest Circle letters address a query about two people surviving on six dollars weekly with two fifty allotted for rent. The discussion weighs expenses and feasibility under such a tight budget.
The writer says living on six dollars weekly with basic needs is impossible for one person and questions how two people can manage. They detail a split of income: 1.60 for room and utilities, 3 for food, .50 for fare, and only 1 for clothing and incidentals.
A couple out of work detail living on five dollars weekly during a brutal January cold spell. They paid 1.25 weekly for unfurnished room, ate mostly beans at cheap restaurants, two meals daily, spending 8 or eight dollars for food and leaving 75 cents for all other expenses. They compare their struggle to war.
A letter to the Sewing Circle reacts to a wife bragging about her husband ironing to save her hands. It recalls a husband who washes, irons, darns socks, cooks, cleans, and still brings tea to his wife in bed. The writer condemns excess self sacrifice and warns against brash bravado in marriage.
A reader signs as Gypsy replying to Snow Queen about husbands who help at home and the value of supportive spouses. She praises her own husband who insists on helping and notes some women envy such men. She asks if Snow Queen chose that name for a husband’s pet title.
A woman writes about her imperfect husband who drinks and smokes yet earns little money. She praises her own forgiveness by bringing him breakfast after a night of drinking and keeping peace, while noting others should not condemn. Her tone blends humor and admonition as she asks why women marry men with faults.
A reader letter ridicules a wife proposing her husband serve as a housemaid in response to "Snow Queen" published on the 20th. The writer mocks the idea and suggests he should work outside and come home to a wife not doing housework. The note ends with sympathy for the husband and signs as A. R. M.
A historical notice recounts the First Baptist Church of Dorchester founded in 1836. It notes pastors from Bradley Miner to Arthur W. Dimock, the move from Neponset to Adams and Ashmont streets, construction milestones, dismissals forming Stoughton Street, Blaney Memorial, and Dorchester Temple, and the opening of the present auditorium on February 14, 1907.
In a letter to a newspaper advice column a factory worker asks if he should pursue a romance with a mill girl colleague earning far less. The columnist counsels starting with casual introductions and inviting her home, arguing most girls appreciate a heartfelt marriage proposal from a suitable suitor.
A 34 year old widow writes she is wealthy but lonely and tired of society. Three suitors court her a 60 year old drinks at times a widower with four children and a 25 year old with no work. She favors the young man though she does not love any suitor and contemplates running away westward.
A reader named Agnes urges honesty with a adopted child about her parentage. She recounts a case where a man kept his first marriage secret from his son until adulthood, causing shock and estrangement. Agnes warns Sealed Lips that disclosure may prevent future trouble for all involved.
A selection of notable letters to the Sewing Circle appears across the Sunday Post pages. Readers share tips, critiques, and community news tied to sewing, crafts, and domestic life in a lively weekend feature.
Ephraim Furbish 65 disappeared from his Sanford Me home yesterday. The body was recovered today from six feet of water in Sand Pond three miles from town center. His son Linwood led the search and suspects self harm. Furbish left home with an axe to cut a hole in the ice.
The ad claims Cascarets relieve sour stomach and indigestion by cleansing the stomach and bowels. It describes relief from belching, nausea, bloating, and dizziness and promises a night of relief by morning.
Raoul Laparra's La Habanera staged at the Boston Opera House last night with Mme. Gay Pilar, Jean Ridder as Ramon, and Fernand de Potter as Pedro leading a strong ensemble. Caplet conducts a masterful performance praised for its dramatic unity and vivid Spanish atmosphere. The program closed with Delibes ballet Coppelia featuring Dolores Galli.
Boston officials lament the loss of Superintendent Brooks as he moves to Oklahoma. The board praises his courage and leadership while noting difficulty in finding a successor. The hygiene committee is directed to review physiology teaching. Pension fund totals show $67,770.84 allocated, $55,850.31 paid, with 208 on roll and 18 deaths. The mayor seeks past captains’ names and addresses for 20 years.
Mrs Hetty Green the wealthiest woman in the world with an estimated fortune of 75000000 has found New York dull and returned to a Hoboken flat. She lived in Hoboken for years in a $19 monthly residence.
Colonel Edward Green says his mother left a city house near Central Park for a $40 Hoboken flat but grew homesick for old neighbors and Hoboken friends. She valued simple evenings at home with familiar faces over theatre and society circles.
The wrecked battleship Maine victims will be laid to rest in Arlington tomorrow with addresses by President Taft and Rev Fr Chidwick. Army batteries will fire 21 minute guns after services as Fr Chidwick Bayard and Spanish War Veterans conduct rites. Cuban minister Rivero will attend as Cuba’s representative. Navy distributes officers personal property from the ship including swords epaulettes mugs pipes to Sigsbee Wainwright Ray and Bronson and Holden.
Emil Freror a 47 year old Salem glassware manufacturer died in New York City while with his daughter Miss Elmira en route to Europe. A hemorrhage caused death after he was stricken in a taxi near West 20th Street as they sought medical help. Freror, a French native, planned to place his daughter in Belgium for specialist care.
Dr. J. Wales Brown of this city, aged eight, was sentenced to a term of five to seven years in the State Prison for performing an illegal operation on Margaret Le Fever of Cambridge on February 9, 1911. He had pleaded guilty to the first charge and remained in the area after arraignment, leading to a new indictment on the same charge.
On March 22 in Wellesley four doors of Dana Hall were closed after the discovery of six German measles cases among Dana Hall students. The exclusive girls’ preparatory school faced a health scare prompting faculty to take measures to prevent spread.
A Burlington Route representative promotes low fare travel to the Far West and Pacific Coast with services including sleeping berth reservations ticket delivery and point info. Agents invite inquiries at 264 Washington Street Boston and warn that sale periods are limited.
Advent Christian Church at 160 Warren street lists 10 30 a m sermon Soul Winning by Rev J M Currie and an evangelistic service at 7 30 with chorus. Sunday school at 12 15 and young people at 6 p m. Evening services daily except Saturday. All welcome.
The notice lists Sunday worships at multiple churches including First United Presbyterian Clarendon Street, IPENST Baptist Commonwealth Avenue, Warren Avenue Baptist, Ruggles Street Baptist, Swedish Baptist Temple Shawmut Avenue, First Free Baptist Roxbury, and The First Church of Christ Scientist. Services feature sermons on topics such as The Lordship and Saviorhood of Christ and The Value of Limitations with choirs, organ pieces, and public Bible schools.
Listings for multiple Boston area churches note sermons by Dr. A Conrad Rev Allen Stockdale and others. Park Street hosts morning and evening services with photography theme and 7:30 p m sermon. Union and Shawmut churches list sermons, choirs, and free seats. Advent Church features Christus choral. St Stephen’s, Christ Church and St Marks outline schedules. First Methodist, Stanton Avenue Church announce sermons and Bible school. America Male Quartet mentioned.
A dense list of spiritualist items in Boston with events led by Rev Mabel Reed Witham and speakers such as Dr Frank H Roscoe. Dates include Sunday evenings with seances and messages from the beyond at multiple venues including Huntington Chambers and Massachu setts Avenue locations.
A crowded schedule of church and club events includes Divine worship at Steinert Hall G B Rayman speaking on How God Saves All Men. Ford Hall hosts Emily Montague Bishop scenes from the Senate and a concert. Wells Memorial Institute hosts a public conference on advertising cost of living with A N Holcombe and George B Gallup. Various other talks and meetings follow at Berkeley Hall, the Hospital ity Club, Pierce Building, and more with free admission and open attendance.
The pastor Dr Tufts will lead services at First Presbyterian Church Columbus avenue and Berkeley street with the sermons Old Things Passed Away and Jesus in the Midst. Professor Ripley directs a large chorus. strangers are invited and seats are free. Boston Presbyterian Church services include 10:45 a m sermon by Rev H A Manchester and 4 p m by Rev A J Hughes with temperance groups and AOUW attending.
The Rev. James Harry Holden will preach at Roxbury Universalist Church Buena Vista Street at vespers 5 pm. He will give a brief address titled The Christian Wife and Mother. Music by the Lotus Male Quartet followed by worship invitation.
The Salvation Army Red Crusade Brigade at Old Boston No 1 Corps 9 Elm Street hosts a March 25 stereopticon lecture Peace with Honor by Lieutenant Amelia Broome with 11 pm Salvation meeting Ensign Minnie Wise. On Sunday March 24 services at 11 am 2 pm and 8 pm with Ensign Agnes Bray Ensign Jules Abrams and Captain Martha McCann. Red Crusade closes Sunday.
Boston area spiritualist groups mark the 64th anniversary of Modern Spiritualism with conference sessions, messages, and varied speakers at Wigwam 39 Dover Street Harmony Hall 724 Washington Street and the Church of Higher Spiritualism 2454 Pearl Street Somerville. Prominent participants include Messrs. Griffith Orne Brett Arthan Kenney and many others plus performers Miss Morgan Mrs Piper Mr. Pendergast and Mrs. Rathbun. A special program is planned March 31 with later announcements.
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